Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours - WIRED

Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story One of WhatsApp's most in-demand features is finally coming out of beta. Later this year, the messaging app used by over 3 billion people plans to add usernames. It's an additional (and more privacy-friendly) way for WhatsApp users to connect without sharing phone numbers. But that means the race to grab the best WhatsApp usernames is about to begin. Hold on tight. WhatsApp says username reservations open up this week on the platform, and you'll see a notification in the app when it's available.